GEAppliances.com Washers Spacemaker Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4 Operating Instructions Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Fabric Care Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7 Loading and Using the Washer . . . .8, 9 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions U.S. Models: WSXH208 WPXH214 Canada Models: WCXH208 WCXH214 Installation Instructions . . . . . .11­16 Drain Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . .14 Installing the Washer . . . . . . . . . .15, 16 Location of Your Washer . . . . . . . . . .12 Preparing to Install Your Washer . . .11 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Rough-In Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Unpacking Your Washer . . . . . . . . . .13 Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . .14 Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . .17­19 Customer Service Service Telephone Numbers . . . . . . 22 Warranty for U.S. Customers . . . . . . 20 Warranty for Canadian Customers . . .21 As an ENERGY STAR® partner, GE has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 175D1807P379 49-90116-3 12-02 JR 350A4502P294 Rev. 1 134203500 Safety Instructions GE & You, A Service Partnership. IMPORTANT! Staple sales slip or canceled check here. Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under the warranty. Fill out the Consumer Product Registration Card. Two easy ways to register your appliance! Operating Instructions I Through the Internet at GEAppliances.com I Complete and mail the enclosed Product Registration Card FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here: # # You can find them at the top inside of the door opening. Installation Instructions READ THIS MANUAL Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your washer properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your washer. Troubleshooting Tips IF YOU NEED SERVICE You'll find many answers to common problems in the Before You Call For Service section. If you review our chart of Troubleshooting Tips first, you may not need to call for service at all. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back section. OR Visit our Website at: GEAppliances.com Customer Service 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Safety Instructions WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. The instructions in this manual and all other literature included with this washer are not meant to cover every possible condition and situation that may occur. Good, safe practices and caution MUST be applied when installing, operating, and maintaining any appliance. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances. If the hot water has not been used for two weeks or more, prevent the possibility of damage or injury by turning on all hot water faucets and allowing them to run for several minutes. Do this before using any electrical appliance which is connected to the hot water system. This simple procedure will allow any built-up hydrogen gas to escape. Since the gas is flammable, do not smoke or use an open flame or appliance during this process. Operating Instructions PROPER INSTALLATION This washer must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. I Install or store where it will not be exposed to I Properly ground washer to conform with all Installation Instructions temperatures below freezing or exposed to the weather. governing codes and ordinances. Follow details in Installation Instructions. YOUR LAUNDRY AREA I Keep the area underneath and around your I Close supervision is necessary if this appliance is appliances free of combustible materials such as lint, paper, rags and chemicals. I Do not leave the washer door open. An open door used by or near children. Do not allow children to play on, with, or inside this or any other appliance. could entice children to hang on the door or crawl inside the washer. Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service 3 Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WHEN USING THE WASHER I Never reach into washer while it is moving. I Never attempt to operate this appliance if Wait until the machine has completely stopped before opening the door. Operating Instructions Use this I Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or appliance acids such as vinegar and/or rust remover. I Do not slam the washer door closed or try only for its Mixing different chemicals can produce a toxic to force the door open when locked (Door intended gas which may cause death. Lock light ON). This could result in damage purpose as to the washer. described in I Do not wash or dry articles that have been cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted I The washer is equipped with an electrical this Owner's with combustible or explosive substances (such overload protector. The motor will stop if it Manual. as wax, oil, paint, gasoline, degreasers, drybecomes overheated. The washer will cleaning solvents, kerosene, etc.) which may ignite or explode. Do not add these substances to the wash water. Do not use or place these substances around your washer or dryer during operation. I The laundry process can reduce the flame it is damaged, malfunctioning, partially disassembled, or has missing or broken parts, including a damaged cord or plug. automatically restart after a cool-down period of up to 30 minutes, if the washer has not been manually turned off during this time. Installation Instructions retardancy of fabrics. To avoid such a result, carefully follow the garment manufacturer's wash and care instructions. I To minimize the possibility of electric shock, unplug this appliance from the power supply or disconnect the washer at the household distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off the circuit breaker before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. NOTE: Turning the Cycle Selector knob to an off position does NOT disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Troubleshooting Tips WHEN NOT IN USE I Turn off water faucets to relieve pressure on I Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of hoses and valves and to minimize leakage if a break or rupture should occur. Check the condition of the fill hoses; they should be replaced every 5 years. I Before discarding a washer, or removing it this appliance unless specifically recommended in this Owner's Manual, or in published userrepair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out. I Do not tamper with controls. from service, remove the washer door to prevent children from hiding inside. Customer Service READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 About the washer control panel. You can locate your model number at the top inside of the door opening. Models WPXH214 and WCXH214 7 TEMPERATURES WARM WARM COLD COLD EXTRA RINSE COTTONS / EASY CARE / ULTRA CARE Safety Instructions FINAL SPIN SPEED RPM 850 450 650 850 ULTRA CARE FINAL SPIN COTTONS DELICATES FAST 950 650 850 950 COLD COLD AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN ON OFF NORMAL FINAL SPIN HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT WC AO RL MD WARM COLD WRINKLEFREE HOT COLD WARM WARM DOOR LOCKED PERM PRESS EASY CARE PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP FINAL SPIN Operating Instructions AutoTemp FINAL SPIN QUICK WASH 1 Models WCXH208 and WSXH208 WARM COLD AUTO DISPENSER SAFETY LATCH/SLIDE TO OPEN 2 4 TEMPERATURES WASH / RINSE 4 CYCLE SIGNAL EXTRA RINSE COTTONS / EASY CARE 3 FINAL SPIN DELICATES KNITS 5 PREWASH COTTONS COLD COLD OFF LOUD WARM WARM ON OFF HOT COLD HEAVY MEDIUM LIGHT WASH FINAL SPIN DOOR LOCKED PERM PRESS EASY CARE PULL TO START / PUSH TO STOP FINAL SPIN WASH Installation Instructions 1 2 35 Features and appearance may vary. Control Settings 1 2 3 Automatic Dispenser and Safety Latch Safety latch slides to the right to open drawer. (Latch locks to the left on its own.) Add detergent, liquid bleach and fabric softener to this drawer. Temperature Select the water temperature for the wash and rinse cycles. Always follow garment manufacturer's care label or instructions when laundering. Wash Cycle The wash cycle controls the length of the washing process. The chart below will help you match the wash cycle setting with your loads. PREWASH COTTONS EASY CARE DELICATES/ ULTRACARE QUICK WASH For heavily soiled and protein-stained items. Follow PreWash with a complete wash cycle. For heavy to lightly soiled cottons, household linens, work and play clothes. For wrinkle-free and permanent press items, and knits. For lightly soiled lingerie and special-care fabrics. For lightly soiled items you need in a hurry. Troubleshooting Tips 4 Final Spin Speed (on some models) The Fast spin speed is for durable items. Customer Service The Normal spin speed is for delicate items like sweaters and lingerie. When using Normal spin speed, clothes will be less dry than when using Fast spin speed. 5 Set the desired wash cycle by pushing in cycle knob and turning clockwise. Start the washer by closing the door and pulling out the cycle knob. To stop the washer, push in the cycle knob and pull out to restart. I The washer will not operate with the door open. I The door will automatically lock during the entire wash cycle. 5 Safety Instructions About the washer features. NOTE: Not all features are available on all washer models. CYCLE SIGNAL Cycle Signal (on some models) LOUD OFF When the Cycle Signal is ON it will sound at the end of the cycle. The signal can be set at OFF (no sound), LOUD or anywhere in between. Operating Instructions EXTRA RINSE COTTONS / EASY CARE Extra Rinse (available on some cycles) Use an extra rinse when additional rinsing is desired to remove excess dirt and detergent from soiled loads. ON OFF Installation Instructions Door Locked Indicator Light DOOR LOCKED The indicator light is ON and the door is locked when the cycle knob is pulled out. The light turns OFF at the end of the cycle. Troubleshooting Tips AutoTemp (on some models) AUTO TEMP senses the incoming water temperature and adjusts the fill water to obtain the correct wash temperature. This feature is activated only when selecting a COLD or WARM wash temperature. For example, if a COLD wash is selected, some warm water may be added to reach a temperature needed to better dissolve detergents. Often, detergents are not completely dissolved in very cold water, especially in cooler climates. Customer Service 6 Safety Instructions The Dispenser Drawer Slowly open the dispenser drawer by first sliding the safety latch to the right, then pulling the drawer out until it stops. After adding laundry products, slowly close the dispenser drawer. Closing the drawer too quickly could result in early dispensing of the bleach and fabric softener. You may see water in the bleach and fabric softener compartments. This is a result of the siphoning action and is part of the normal operation of the washer. If the dispenser drawer is pulled out more than 1-1/2" when the washer is in operation, the washer will shut off. The DOOR LOCK indicator light will turn off and the door will be unlocked. Slowly close the drawer, and the washer will automatically resume operation. Operating Instructions The Detergent Compartment I Add measured detergent to the detergent compartment of the dispenser drawer. I Detergent is flushed from the dispenser at the beginning of the cycle. Either powdered or liquid detergent can be used. NOTE: Liquid detergent will drain into the washer drum as it is added. I Low sudsing detergent is recommended for this washer. Use the manufacturer's recommended amount. I Detergent usage may need to be adjusted for water temperature, water hardness, size and soil level of the load. Avoid using too much detergent in your washer as it can lead to oversudsing and detergent residue being left on the clothes. Installation Instructions The Liquid Bleach Compartment If desired, measure out the recommended amount of liquid chlorine bleach, not to exceed 1/3 cup (80 ml) and pour into the center compartment labeled "LIQUID BLEACH" marked with this symbol . Do not exceed the maximum fill line. Overfilling can cause early dispensing of the bleach which could result in damaged clothes. NOTE: Do not use powdered bleach in the dispenser. Troubleshooting Tips The ...